Landlords in the private rented sector are now required to give their tenants a Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet 2026 before 31 May 2026 or face a fine of up to £7,000.
The Information Sheet, in the prescribed form, must be given by landlords if the tenancy is:
- an assured or assured shorthold tenancy;
- was created before 1 May 2026;
- has a written tenancy agreement;
The Information Sheet must be given either as a hard copy or a pdf version to every tenant named in the tenancy agreement by 31 May 2026. Sending tenants a link to the Information Sheet will not be compliant.
For more information, contact Gabrielle Roberts gabrielle.roberts@clarkewillmott.com or Lynn James lynn.james@clarkewillmott.com
The Information Sheet is a document produced by the government for tenants. It explains how their tenancy may be affected by the changes introduced by the Renters’ Rights Act 2025.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-renters-rights-act-information-sheet-2026